How to Use Apple Watch Effectively – Guide
If you’re a first-time Apple Watch user, or if you’re looking for quick tips, then this is the article for you. When you first set up your Apple Watch, the default home screen layout is a honeycomb of apps. Apple calls this a grid view and it looks pretty, but it can be very frustrating to use – especially for new users who don’t know what each app looks and does.
We recommend switching the layout to list view, which removes the honeycomb and replaces it with a list of apps (in alphabetical order) that are scrollable and easy to find. Sometimes the third-party apps you downloaded for your iPhone also show up on your Apple Watch.
Access Control Center/Notifications Quickly
Swiping down on the Apple Watch screen opens Notifications while swiping up open up the Control Center. This is a standard feature on most devices, but you can also quickly access the Control Center or your Notifications when using an app by pressing on the edge of the screen, holding for a second and dragging up or down.
Locate a Missing iPhone
In Control Center, if you press the icon that looks like an iPhone, it will make your iPhone play a sound so you can find it if it is missing. If you long press the button, will also light up the flash, making it even easier to find a misplaced iPhone.
Use Apple Watch as a TV Remote
If you’ve lost your Apple TV remote, don’t worry. You can use the Apple Watch as a replacement if you download the Apple TV Remote app on your iPhone. It’s easier than using an iPhone because the watch is always on your wrist.
Change your app layout
If you want to quickly access an app on your Apple Watch, you can use the grid view instead. This way, you can see all the apps in alphabetical order on the Home screen. You can also swipe or use the Digital Crown to move through them.
Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
If you have an Apple Watch, you can set it to automatically unlock it so that you don’t have to enter your password. This is super handy and can be turned on in your Mac’s settings under Security & Privacy. The Apple Watch needs to be unlocked for this to work, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth need to be turned on, as well as two-factor authentication.
Scribble predictive text
The Digital Crown can be used to speed up writing by predicting the word you want to write.
Turn off audio controls
If you want to use audio on your iPhone but don’t want it to automatically launch when you wake up your Apple Watch, you can disable the feature in the Settings app. ..
Final note
Apple Watch users can use a variety of features to improve their experience, including controlling music and movies with the watch’s touchscreen interface, tracking fitness data, and monitoring notifications. This guide will help you learn how to use these features effectively, so that you can enjoy your Apple Watch more.
